2024-01-15 12:33:06
In the first Grand Slam following giving birth, Japan’s former “World Queen” Naomi Osaka was inAustralian OpenIn the first round, she encountered French player Caroline Garcia, who was ranked 16th seed. Although she pushed the battle to a “break 7” in the second set, she failed to fight back and lost 4:6, 6:7 (2:7). .
The 26-year-old Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion and has been ranked No. 1 in the world. She announced her pregnancy in January last year, but also emphasized that she would not quit tennis and was aiming for the 2024 Paris Olympics. In July last year, she She and her rap boyfriend Cordae welcomed the birth of their daughter. She returned as a mother this year and only won her first comeback win in Brisbane in 15 months before the Australian Open.
Facing Garcia in the first round of the Australian Open, although Naomi Osaka fired 11 “ais”, she was unable to force her opponent Garcia’s break point in the whole game. Even though the game was forced to a “break 7” in the second set, she also 2: The serve was broken first at 2:00, and finally the team lost 5 points in a row to end this year’s trip to Melbourne.
Garcia, who defeated a strong opponent, mentioned in an on-court interview that as a player, Naomi Osaka has achieved great results, and she respects this famous player very much. “I am very happy to see her back. I hope she can enjoy the court.”
Garcia, who is ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, also modestly said that there are many good players returning to the Australian Open this year, and they are mentally prepared to encounter difficult opponents in the first round. It is also a bit lucky to qualify today.
World-class multi-tasking from @naomiosaka during a change of ends.
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